Author Archives: Lawrence Person

About Lawrence Person

Lawrence Person is a science fiction writer living in Austin, Texas. His short fiction has appeared in Asimov's, Analog, Postscripts, Jim Baen's Universe, Fear, and several anthologies. He also edits the Hugo-nominated SF critical magazine Nova Express, and runs the Turkey City Writer's Workshop. His non-fiction has appeared in National Review, Reason, Whole Earth Review, The Freeman, The World & I, Science Fiction Eye, The New York Review of Science Fiction, and Slashdot.org. He owns such a large library (mostly science fiction first editions) he had to buy a two-story house to put it in, and then adopted a golden retriever to drag him out of his house on a regular basis. He also makes a mean batch of salsa.

Retro TV Memories: The Fantastic Journey

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Back in my ill-spent youth, before we had any video games other than Pong, I watched a lot of TV. Along with the classics (I Love Lucy, Star Trek), I watched a good bit of the same primetime fare everyone … Continue reading →

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My Review of Mr. Shivers

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Lawrence Person

My review of Robert Jackson Bennett’s Mr. Shivers is up over at SF Signal. If you’re looking for a good first novel to read, I recommend it. I also have some copies of the first edition available on the Lame … Continue reading →

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Local Girl Makes Good

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Lawrence Person

My friend and fellow member of the Turkey City Writer’s Workshop Stina Leicht just had her first novel, Of Blood and Honey, published by Night Shade Books (which seems to have recovered from their organizational difficulties). I hope to have … Continue reading →

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15 New Dashiell Hammett Stories Found

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Lawrence Person

In the archives at the University of Texas Harry Ransom center. This is indeed good news for mystery fans, though I wouldn’t get your hopes up. Maybe they’re great, but frequently trunk stories remain in the trunk for a reason…

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Dear Austin: Sucks to Be You

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Lawrence Person

They’re closing down I-35 at Ben White from Friday night to Sunday morning. Needless to say, you should probably avoid I-35 for about 25-miles in either direction for the entirety of that shutdown. This gives me a chance to mention … Continue reading →

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Items in Evidence of a Case of Bibliomania (or, How I Spent $1,000 in One Week and All I Got Were These Cool Books)

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Lawrence Person

You may have noticed that I buy a lot of books. This year I had another family event in the Dallas area in mid-January, so I took time out to drive up to Recycled Books in Denton (where I found … Continue reading →

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SNOWPOCALYPSE 2011!

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Lawrence Person

If you haven’t heard, Austin got a couple of inches of snow last night, which may not sound like a lot, but when you convert that to Austin Driving Units, that’s SEVENTY BAZILLION INCHES of the stuff. Austinites that can … Continue reading →

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Freezing Rain in Austin

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Freezing rain has hit the Austin area, although just a light misting of it, plus a dusting of snow. The sidewalks were already slick when I walked my dog, and I saw cars starting to slip and slide. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Most Significant Book Acquisitions in 2010

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Lawrence Person

You may have noticed that I bought a lot of books last year. Since I’m getting ready to do another “this is what I bought recently” post, I thought I would do a recap of my most significant acquisitions in … Continue reading →

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The February Ansible is Out

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Lawrence Person

For all your skiffy viewing pleasure.

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